The Artistry of Mixing Drinks by Frank Meier (1936, p.67)
| 1 lump | sugar — Sugar | base |
| water — Boiling water | dilution | |
| water — Boiling water | dilution | |
| 1 glass | sweet sherry — Sweet Sherry | modifier |
- Dissolve sugar in a little boiling water in a heated tumbler, add sherry, top with more boiling water as needed, grate nutmeg on top, and serve.
Garnish: Grated nutmeg